Date: 9th October
Time: 08:00 - 10:30
Venue: Rochestown Park Hotel
Cost: Free
To book: visit our website HERE


The second seminar in our “Access to Finance” series will focus on EU funding; how the EU budget is allocated and how SMEs can apply for direct or indirect funding.   A number of SME and Research cases studies will give insights to EU funding successes.

Speakers:

• EU Funding – An overview of funding opportunities for SMEs. Chris Farmakis, EU Funding Manager, Greater London Enterprise

• Horizon 2020 – An outline of the new EU €80bn programme for research and innovation (2014-2020) and potential of the programme to assist SME growth.  Sean Burke, National Contact Point for the Research for the Benefit of SMEs, Enterprise Ireland  

For more information, contact Liz@corkchamber.ie or book online through www.corkchamber.ie
 

Date: 10^th October
Time: 7.30am – 9.00am
Venue: Cork International Airport Hotel
Cost: €20 member / €35 non members
To book: visit our website HERE

We are delighted to have Herb Hribar speak at our October Business Breakfast, as Chief Executive Officer Herb will outline eircom’s ambition to redefine the telecommunications landscape in Ireland. 


Further information and to book, please CLICK HERE.

The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport have launched a public consultation to support their development of a new tourism policy for Ireland.  As part of the process, the Department has prepared an Issues Paper and is seeking viewpoints under the following four areas: 

1. Tourism Marketing

2. Tourism Product Development

3. Human Resources and Training / Innovation / Enterprise Support and Competitiveness

4. Implementing Policy and Service Delivery Mechanisms

The Chamber is preparing a submission as part of the public consultation and invites interested parties to submit their views/observations/suggestions on the four key areas to Alma Murnane,  Director of Policy & External Relations (alma@corkchamber.ie) before  Friday 11^th October.

For more information and to access the Issues Paper please visit: http://www.dttas.ie/tourism/english/tourism-policy-review-20132014

The Cork innovates bursary valued at €30,000 is now taking applications  HERE   

Applications are being taken online until October 21^st midnight.  A stringent and multi-tiered selection process will follow! 

The bursary recipient who will be announced at the InBusiness InCork Showcase on November 14^th will benefit from a wide range of services including advertising, consultancy services for a number of business activities (including PR, accountancy and e-commence), print and design services and cash support.

Contributors include: AIB, Brook Catering, Cameo Communications, Cork Chamber, Irish Examiner, Newstalk, Rubicon, Studio forty9, Voxpro, Westboro Partners & Woodland Print & Design.

Those wishing to attend the INBusiness INCork event can pre-register now HERE   

The Business School @ Cork Chamber is currently offering a FETAC accredited Train the Trainer course (Level 6) due to start on the 7^th October next. This course is ideal for trainers and subject-matter experts who want to take their training skills to the next level and beyond. It will equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, deliver, assess and evaluate training programmes. Our accredited Train the Trainer course can give them the tools and practical experience they need to be good trainers. Only a few places remaining so BOOK NOW!

Also, for all you report writers out there, we have an Introduction to Technical Writing Course starting on the 2^nd October next, don’t forget - great technical writing can make a poor product usable - poor technical writing can make a great product useless!

The Enterprise Europe Network helps small business to maximise their presence on the European marketplace. Working through a network of local business organisations across Europe and further afield, we can help you develop your business in new markets, source or license new technologies or access EU finance and EU funding.

For more information, please see: www.een-ireland.ie or contact Katherine@corkchamber.ie

See the ‘read more’ section (below) for further information on the following:

• Aquatech NL brokerage event for water processing sector, 5-8 November, Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Trade Mission for the Nanotechnology Industry from Germany to Ireland, 11-15 November, Dublin
• Business partnership opportunities

10% off all Outside Catering Orders for Chamber Members. Call Daragh FitzGerald on 021-4274746 to arrange a free sample. Delivery service available.

• Fresh handcrafted gourmet sandwiches & wraps.
• Mouthwatering freshly baked cakes, scones & other tempting treats.
• Gourmet cheese board & crackers served with fresh fruit.
• Fresh fruit platters available.
• Assortment of hot & cold drinks.
• Gluten free options available.

 Offer available: September, October & November.

Business Software Solutions has been dealing with direct debits since 2005. Our newest system SEPA Direct Debits is fully EU & ECB compliant. We provide a migration pack making the transition stress free for companies, providing support at every step of the way. Our system meets the specified requirements from the EU and will work for all banks in Ireland and across the EU. Our offer includes complimentary installation and migration along with 20% off our software.

To avail of this offer, call us on 021-4979817 or e-mail info@sepadirectdebits.ie.  

Date: 18^th October 2013
Time: Overnight from 7pm
Venue: Cork City Gaol
Cost: Sponsorship
Please contact Thos O’Leary at olearyt@focusireland.ie or call 021 425 1731 for more information

Focus Ireland works to end homelessness across Ireland. We are seeking to recruit Business Leaders to take part in our Shine a Light 2013 Night taking place in Cork City Gaol on October 18th. By participating in Shine a Light and raising €5,000 for Focus Ireland’s prevention services you will actively help our work to end homelessness.

Date: 26th September
Time: 9am to 2pm
Venue: Celtic Ross Hotel
Cost: €45
To book: visit offsite2013.eventbrite.ie

Organised by West Cork Development Partnership (WCDP),  Offsite 2013 seeks to drive business opportunities, industry and technology expertise, networking opportunities with peers and experts and deliver unrivalled knowledge opportunities from regional, national and international technology entrepreneurs.  

This event is for you if you are a tech start up, already in business, remote workers or even thinking of setting up a technology business! Book your ticket today here.  

Date: 26^th September
Time: 9.30am – 1130am
Venue: Nash 19, Prince’s Street, Cork
Cost: Donations accepted on the day
To book: Just show up

The proceeds from this coffee morning are going to the Irish Heart Foundation , who for the past 47-years have been working to reduce premature death and disability from heart disease and stroke. They are now 100% funded by public donations and need your support.

Date: November 8th  (with exclusive pre-conference networking reception evening 7th November)
Time: November 7th reception 6.30 - 9pm, November 8th 8.15 (registration) - 5pm, followed by networking drinks
Venue: Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, Greater London N1 9AG
Cost: Early bird rate £225 (use IIBN-Chamber for 10% discount on Guest Early Bird Rate)
To book: HERE

Networking Conference with the global Irish Business Diaspora! KEYNOTE SPEAKERS / PANELS / WORKSHOPS
ENTREPRENEUR PITCHES / EXHIBITION AREA NETWORKING APP
 

SPEAKERS: Dominic Chilcott UK Ambassador to Ireland, John Griffin, Founder Addison Lee, Tony O’Reilly Jnr, CEO, Providence Resources plc, Dee Forbes, President/MD Discovery Network Western Europe and Andrew Black, International Poker Tournament player & Buddhist

Date: 27^th September
Time: 1.00pm – 5.00pm
Venue: Neptune Stadium
Cost: €25
To book: Tel: Ursula on 021 4320466 or email: uryan@platocork.ie

 
A business conference is taking place Neptune Stadium, Cork as part of the Northside for Business initiative. Chaired by John Mullins, Director of Augmentis, other speakers  include:  Susan Hayes, The Positive Economist, Sean Gallagher, Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Editor Cork Independent, Pat Lynch Director, YouGetitBack and Yvonne Barry senior partner at Quintas.

Date: 4th October
Time: 10:00 to 23:30 (BST)
Venue: Fota Island Resort Cork
Cost: tickets range from 49 - 149 (not including booking fee) Tickets sale ends 1 Oct 2013
To book: here  


Network Ireland represents some of the leading business women in the country and over 200 women in business will attend the Conference to celebrate the wealth of female entrepreneurship and professionalism as well as network, share contacts, ideas and experiences. The theme of the day is Trailblazing Your Way to Success and will feature a range of inspirational women across a broad spectrum of industry sectors.